Word Origin & History

exclamation late 14c., from O.Fr. exclamation, from L. exclamationem, from exclamatus, pp. of exclamare "cry out loud" (see exclaim). The punctuation symbol known as the exclamation point (1841) or exclamation mark (1926) was earliest called an exclamation note (1650s).

Example Sentences for exclamation

Here a surprise was ready for them, that drew an exclamation from each, the instant the sight broke upon him.

There was a babel of rejoicing and exclamation; but it was to Billy that the doctor had turned.

It seems oddly to affect him, calling forth an exclamation, which shows he is dissatisfied with the sound.

A suppressed groan accompanied the exclamation, and my heart ached for him.

Walter Espec uttered an exclamation of horror, and, without another word, sank back on his pillow.

And Herbert could scarcely repress an exclamation of astonishment and regret.

I had really forgotten all about that exclamation of Florence's until this moment.

As the day dawned, Gregor Lang gave an exclamation of satisfaction.

Athos heard him, and uttered an exclamation which made Aramis start.

The officer, with an exclamation of disgust, put his pistol back in his belt.